Tank Girl
R 1995 • Runtime: 104 Minutes • Action, Adventure, Post‑Apocalyptic, Sci-Fi
Set in the drought‑stricken year 2033, Tank Girl (Rebecca Buck, played by Lori Petty) lives in a commune in the Australian outback that operates the last water well not controlled by the oppressive Water & Power corporation. When W&P troops kill her boyfriend and capture her and her friend Sam, Tank Girl defies the corporation, even under torture. She teams up with Jet Girl (Naomi Watts), steals a tank, and joins forces with the rebellious Rippers—genetically altered supersoldiers—to fight back. Battling Water & Power, rescuing Sam, and toppling their tyrannical leader Kesslee (Malcolm McDowell), Tank Girl ultimately liberates the precious water resource. The film ends with a triumphant, animated sequence where water flows freely and she joyfully water‑skis over a waterfall with her ally, Booga.
| Condition, tape | Good |
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| Condition, case | Good |
| Director | Rachel Talalay |
| Cast | Lori Petty, Naomi Watts, Ice‑T, Malcolm McDowell |
| Notes | Tank Girl was released on VHS in North America on August 15, 1995, by MGM/UA Home Video. The retail version was marketed with a focus on its edgy tone and featured the tagline “HOT ALTERNATIVE SOUNDTRACK.” It came in a standard slipcase with SP (Standard Play) formatting and a runtime of approximately 104 minutes in NTSC. The suggested retail price at launch was around $14.99 USD. A version with Blockbuster Video branding also circulated for rental. In the United Kingdom, the rental VHS was officially released on December 25, 1995, with the tape print dated December 10, 1995. This UK edition was distributed under the same MGM/UA banner and featured the typical UK-style warning screens and theatrical trailers preceding the film. Today, the original VHS release of Tank Girl is considered collectible, especially among fans of cult films and '90s nostalgia, often selling for $10–$30 depending on condition and packaging. |